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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,376.53, 5,055.87 and 2,383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,376.53, 5,055.87 and 2,383.94 is: 3,569.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,376.53 : 5,055.87 = 2,383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,376.53/5,055.87 = 2,383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,376.53x = 5,055.87 × 2,383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,376.53x = 12,052,890.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052,890.73/3,376.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,569.61

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